Souvenir of Bas-Breau (Souvenir du Bas-Breau)

1858

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Associated Names
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Artist, French, 1796 - 1875

The image is an etching of a wooded landscape viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is obscured by thick, vertical brushstrokes forming a canopy of trees. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, creating depth and texture through crosshatching techniques. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of sepia, giving the piece an aged appearance. The scene depicts dense foliage and tree trunks with dappled light filtering through the leaves. The ground is suggested with horizontal strokes leading to darker areas, while in the distance, the image becomes darker and denser with trees and brush converging into a thicket.

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Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Wikidata ID

Q65510109

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